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Is Bridal Bouquet Plumeria toxic to cats?

Plumeria pudica

Toxic to cats

Yes — bridal bouquet plumeria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. This classification follows the ASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plant List. Like all Plumeria species, P. pudica produces a toxic milky latex sap in its stems, bark, and leaves. Ingestion causes gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) in dogs, cats, and humans. ASPCA classifies Plumeria as toxic to dogs and cats. Sap is also a dermal and ocular irritant — wear gloves when handling.

What to do if your cat ate bridal bouquet plumeria

  1. Remove any plant material from your cat's mouth and move bridal bouquet plumeria out of reach.
  2. Note how much was eaten and when, and watch for drooling, vomiting, or lethargy.
  3. Do not induce vomiting unless a vet or poison-control specialist instructs you to.
  4. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice.
  5. Bring a leaf or photo of bridal bouquet plumeria to the appointment so it can be treated correctly.

General guidance, not veterinary advice. If you think your cat has eaten bridal bouquet plumeria, contact your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 — do not wait for symptoms to worsen.

Is bridal bouquet plumeria toxic to cats? — FAQ

Is bridal bouquet plumeria toxic to cats?

Yes — bridal bouquet plumeria is toxic to cats according to the ASPCA. Keep it well away from any cat that chews plants; reactions can be significant. Like all Plumeria species, P. pudica produces a toxic milky latex sap in its stems, bark, and leaves. Ingestion causes gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) in dogs, cats, and humans. ASPCA classifies Plumeria as toxic to dogs and cats. Sap is also a dermal and ocular irritant — wear gloves when handling.

What are the symptoms if a cat eats bridal bouquet plumeria?

Like all Plumeria species, P. pudica produces a toxic milky latex sap in its stems, bark, and leaves. Ingestion causes gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea) in dogs, cats, and humans. ASPCA classifies Plumeria as toxic to dogs and cats. Sap is also a dermal and ocular irritant — wear gloves when handling. Signs usually appear soon after chewing rather than hours later — watch for drooling, pawing at the mouth, vomiting, loss of appetite, or unusual lethargy after your cat has had access to bridal bouquet plumeria.

What should I do if my cat ate bridal bouquet plumeria?

Stay calm. Remove any plant from your cat's mouth and take the plant away. Note how much was eaten and when, and do not induce vomiting unless told to. Call your vet or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on (888) 426-4435 and follow their advice; a leaf or photo helps the vet treat it correctly.

Is bridal bouquet plumeria toxic to dogs too?

The ASPCA classification Growli uses applies to both cats and dogs: Bridal Bouquet Plumeria is toxic to dogs as well. See the full bridal bouquet plumeria pet-safety guide for both species.

What is a cat-safe alternative to bridal bouquet plumeria?

For a similar look without the risk, see the best cats-safe plants list — every plant there is ASPCA non-toxic to cats and dogs.

Full bridal bouquet plumeria pet-safety